Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games

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Duration

1 year full-time or equivalent part-time

Intakes

Hawthorn (March, August) - View application and start dates

Study modes

Full-time,
Part-time (day)

VTAC course code

3400277394
Hawthorn (fee type determined by provider)

This course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games is suitable for those who want to learn game theory and how to create interactive games, 3D characters, environments, and games assets and user interfaces. Students also learn 2D concept art and animation, game development and scripting of the Unity game engine. The course provides students with the skills and knowledge to become concept artists, 3D modellers, animators, and game developers.

Mid-year option
This IT program commencing mid-year is an entry level course into the IT industry and is also designed to facilitate passage into the Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games (ICT50215) in the following year. Completion of the Certificate IV will require participation in a Summer School in December, January and February.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 16 units (four core units and 12 electives).

Units of study

Core units

Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes (BSBWHS304)

Contribute to copyright, ethics and privacy in an ICT environment (ICTICT418)

Produce an interactive game (ICTGAM401)

Work effectively in the digital media industry (ICTICT419)

Elective units

Create 3D digital models (CUAANM303)

Produce interactive animation (ICTDMT402)

Develop drawing skills (CUADRA201)

Generate design solutions (BSBDES401)

Use a library or pre-existing components (ICTPRG413)

Develop and discuss ideas for own creative work (CUAPPR405)

Identify and apply principles of game design and game playing (ICTGAM402)

Produce and edit digital image (ICTDMT403)

Create visual design component (ICTGAM406)

Design and apply simple texture (ICTGAM302)

Develop 3-D components for interactive games (ICTGAM410)

Create design documents for interactive games (ICTGAM403)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.

Career opportunities

This course provides skills for students wanting to continue their studies in information technology. The career opportunities that may follow from this training are in the fields of game design, 3D modelling, and animation.

Participants in this program will achieve the skills required to be game developers and 3D game artists.

Aims and objectives

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for individuals to become game designers and developers.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games allows you to progress to these courses	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Design (Interior Architecture) (Honours)	None
Bachelor of Design / Bachelor of Business	None
Bachelor of Innovation and Design	None
Bachelor of Design (Industrial Design) (Honours)	None

This information should be used as a guide only. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

Certificate IV in Digital and Interactive Games Estimated course fees for 2019*
You will need to pay this amount	$8,160	$3,250

Estimated course fees for 2019*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

You will need to pay this amount

$8,160

$3,250

Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Alternative study methods

2019 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students)
Concession	$650	$650

Indicative nominal course hours: 755.

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2019 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

Concession

Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Vocational Graduate Certificate/Diploma students are eligible for a concession or exemption of 20% of government subsidised fees if you meet the following criteria:

Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students
Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.

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Entry requirements

Entry into this program is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.

Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.

How to apply

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